ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1919, Page 6

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY'S. MABEL NORMAND AS "JOAHf OF PLATTSBURG." There is an unusual and very idyllic element in the Goldwyn feature, "Joan of Plattsburg," which is showing at Everybody's to-night and to-morrow. Mabel Normand is the star, but she plays a part totally unlike anything she has previously done." Instead of being a merry little lady always up to pranks, she becomes an ignorant waif who hears the story of Joan of Arc and is immediately (seized with a desire to do similar deeds for her own country. The desire is apparently realised, because she starts hearing "voices" in a most mysterious manner, and, acting on a sudden impulse she tells all aboirt them to a young American officer who has previously done her a kindness. The result is quite surprising, and the way in which she thereby succeeds in doing a great service for her country makes a vigorous and exciting climax' to a fine story. A pleasing feature of the drama is the transition of Joan from a homeless waif to a smart young lady, and this rounds off a love theme of great beauty. The story is a delightful welding of pathos and fantasy, and, although it is based on a war happening, this aspect is merely incidental. Mabel reveals herself in a new emotional aspect altogether in this film. THE PEOPLE'S. JACK PICKFORD IN "SANDY." Jack Pickford and Louise Huff scored a great success on Saturday in "Sandy." Few pictures in which this popular duo have appeared have afforded either with more abundant opportunities in which to display their diversified talents. These two Paramount stars have already offered some of the best co-stnrring productions taken from successful novels. The story of "Sandy" has to do with the fortunes of a young Scotch emigrant, who stows himself away in the hold of a steamship and goes to America. He meets a charming oirl on shipboard, and later follows her to Kentucky, and, after a series of thrilling adventures, he wins her for his bride! The action is filled with thrills and delightful comedy, of which these two youthful artists take full advantage. Jack Pickford and Louise Huff have never been seen to better advantage. The programme includes the latest gazette, Burton Holmes Travelog, and comedy. The final screening is tomorrow night.

PEACE CELEBRATION BALLS. The arrangement for the above balls are now well in hand, the committee having set to work whole-heartedly to make these functions something that will be remembered for years to come. As far as New Plymouth is concerned, the first night will be a huge citizens' adult ball, for which the Mayoress (Mrs. Burjress) has kindly consented to take charge of the supper arrangements. The second night will be the children's night, and both the balls will be plain and fancy dress, prizes being given. The main prizes are for those representing "Pence," but a list of the other prizes will be duly advertised. The first practice for the children's ball was held in the Good Templar Hall on Saturday afternoon, and proved most successful, there being over 150 couples taking part. Mr. J. Hoskin will have sole charge of the grand march, and he has very kindly undertaken to teach the children the march and also several other fr/ncy dances. As the Good Templars' Hall is far too small, the committee are holding the next practice in the Coronation Hail (kindly lent for two nights a, week by the Defence Department) on Thursday night at fi.3o, when the committee hope that mothers will come along in full force with their little ones, which will further add to the success of the ball. Mrs. Georges kindly supplies the music for the practices.